Even though Jane hadn’t found conclusive evidence yet, based on the information she currently had, it was highly likely that Candice was a fraud.
“What’s going on?” Patrick wasn’t particularly concerned about whether Candice was really Candy at this moment; he was just disappointed in her.
Moreover, his heart now belonged to Jane.
As for other women, he had no desire to look at them.
Patrick reached out to gently tousle Jane’s hair, the faint coldness in his eyes replaced by tenderness. “Are you still bothered by Candice? I can make sure she never appears in front of us again.”
“No…” Jane shook her head.
“Then?” Patrick was somewhat puzzled.
Why did Jane bring up Candice if she wasn’t bothered by it?
“Didn’t you say that eight years ago, Candy fell off a cliff to save you?” Jane raised her gaze to the man in front of her.
Patrick nodded. “Yes.”
The scene of Candy falling off the cliff to save him unexpectedly flashed through Patrick’s mind again.
That moment was unforgettable for him.
But, was Candice really not Candy?
If Candice wasn’t Candy, why did she know so much about what happened back then?
“Do you remember when Candice falsely accused me of leaking Pansy Group’s confidential information, and she deliberately exposed the scars on her body to gain your sympathy?” Jane thought for a moment and asked.
“Of course, I remember,” Patrick replied with a solemn tone.
On that day, if it weren’t for her being Candy, how could Patrick have easily let her off after she betrayed Pansy Group and blamed Jane?
Jane squinted slightly, her eyes full of determination. “If I’m not mistaken, those scars don’t look like they were caused by falling off a cliff, and they certainly haven’t been there for eight years!”
“So, what do you mean…” Patrick’s handsome face turned colder, pondering.
Jane’s eyes sparkled with determination, full of penetrating force. “Patrick, act with me in a play, and I’ll reveal the truth about Candy to you.”
“Okay.” Patrick agreed without hesitation.
Seeing his immediate agreement, Jane felt relieved. She had worried that Patrick’s lingering feelings for Candy would make him distrust her.
Jane was pleasantly surprised by Patrick’s straightforward trust.
Now, all she needed was Patrick’s cooperation to lure the snake out of its hole.
“However, Candice alone couldn’t have done all of this,” Jane said after some thought. “We not only need to reveal the truth about Candy but also expose the person behind Candice!”
“Who do you think is behind Candice?” Patrick’s eyes narrowed slightly, and after a brief thought, he already had an answer.
Earlier, Morton had found out that Candice was adopted by Australian Chinese, and coincidentally, Antony was also Australian.
Considering the leak of Pansy Group’s confidential information… the answer was apparent.
“What you’re thinking is exactly what I’m thinking,” Jane said with a smile, seemingly able to read Patrick’s mind. She took out her phone, handed Patrick the information Anthony had found, and said, “Look at this photo. It’s Candice and Antony.”
Patrick’s expression changed. “It’s really him!”
“Then let’s put on a good show!” Jane’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.
Half an hour later.
Jane hurried out of the hospital entrance, her expression anxious and filled with anger.
She stood by the roadside, raising her hand to hail a taxi.
At this point, the sky outside had already brightened. Jane quickly flagged down a taxi.
Just as she was about to open the car door and get in, Patrick’s tall and imposing figure suddenly appeared. His well-defined fingers firmly grasped Jane’s arm.
“Jane, don’t go!” Patrick’s tone carried a hint of dominance.
Jane turned around, speaking coldly, “Patrick, let go of me!”
Patrick’s handsome face tensed, “Jane, what do you want? Why can’t you forgive me? I didn’t fake my disability on purpose; I just wanted to test if your love for me was genuine.”
Listening to Patrick’s words, Jane became even more furious. “Test? Do you think I’m some cat or dog? You can test me however you want?”
Patrick frowned, clearly annoyed. “Jane, don’t go too far!”
“Too far? Where have I gone too far?” Jane’s eyes were practically shooting fire.
Patrick spoke coldly, “Yes, I didn’t consider your feelings before, deceived you. But I’ve apologized. Why are you being so stubborn? It’s just a small matter; why blow it out of proportion?”
Jane glared at Patrick, “Apologize? If apologies worked, why involve the police?”
“Why are you so stubborn? Stop making a scene and come back with me!” Patrick’s forehead showed veins, indicating his extreme displeasure.
“I’m making a scene? I’m being stubborn?” Jane laughed in anger. “In the end, you don’t truly love me! If you loved me, you wouldn’t deceive me, and you certainly wouldn’t speak to me in this tone now! Actually, you can’t forget Candy, right? Or maybe you never really loved me, and you’ve always been in love with Candy!
It’s funny. Since you don’t trust me so much, don’t be with me. Let’s part ways here, end it once and for all!”
With that, Jane forcefully pushed Patrick away, slammed the car door shut, and the taxi sped away, leaving Patrick standing in place, filled with anger.
The scene of their argument was witnessed by Candice, slowly emerging from the hospital.
She had been standing there the whole time, getting more scared as she thought about it. Tonight turned out to be a trap set by Patrick and Jane.
If she hadn’t arrived late, she would have been the one to die tonight.
Thinking about this, Candice felt a chill running through her body. As she walked outside the hospital, she witnessed this scene.
Listening to their argument, Candice got a rough idea.
It turned out Jane had been angry all along because of Patrick’s faked disability.
Moreover, judging by Jane’s tone just now… Patrick had always loved her deep down. That’s why Jane was so jealous, so angry.
After all, she was Candy, the one Patrick had always been thinking about.
Who was Jane compared to her?
They argued so intensely that their relationship was on the verge of breaking up, and now Candice could take advantage of the situation.
It seemed like fate was favoring her.
Several times, she had narrowly escaped danger.
As long as she was Candy, Patrick could never let her go!
This time, she must drive away that shameless woman, Jane!
Patrick, this incredibly outstanding man, would eventually belong to her, Candice!